The neighbourhood natural environment is associated with asthma in children: A birth cohort study.

João Cavaleiro Rufo Inês PaciênciaElaine HoffimannAndré MoreiraHenrique BarrosAna Isabel Ribeiro

Published in: Allergy (2020)

Living in close proximity to a greener environment at birth has a protective effect on the development of allergic diseases and asthma at the age of 7. Conversely, living in neighbourhoods with a high number of fauna species appears to be associated with a higher risk for allergy, asthma and wheezing.

Keyphrases

allergic rhinitis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
gestational age
cystic fibrosis
atopic dermatitis
pregnant women
pregnancy outcomes
preterm birth